Couple of recent builds from NZ #2
Posted: Fri Jan 31, 2014 7:08 am
And the second....
A slightly larger body (385mm lower bout)
Macacauba B&S
Sitka top
Laminated Fijian hog neck
Blackheart Sassafrass rosette, headstock and end details
Ebony fretboard, bridge and binding
25.4" (645mm) scale length
First time I've used a Manzer style wedge. 15mm difference across the lower bout. makes a big difference in playing comfort.
My late uncle died about 15 years ago and recently my mother gave me some "stuff" that she had received after the sale of his house. He was a wildlife artist and wood-turner and the "stuff" included a couple of 200 x 200 x 150mm blocks of timber. One is myrtle burl and the other was this blackheart sassafrass. Love the look of this stuff and the good news is I have enough for another 20 guitars or more. I haven't cut into the myrtle yet to see how the figure is. I hope it looks as good as this sassafrass!
Really pleased with the sound of this one.
Cheers,
Shane
A slightly larger body (385mm lower bout)
Macacauba B&S
Sitka top
Laminated Fijian hog neck
Blackheart Sassafrass rosette, headstock and end details
Ebony fretboard, bridge and binding
25.4" (645mm) scale length
First time I've used a Manzer style wedge. 15mm difference across the lower bout. makes a big difference in playing comfort.
My late uncle died about 15 years ago and recently my mother gave me some "stuff" that she had received after the sale of his house. He was a wildlife artist and wood-turner and the "stuff" included a couple of 200 x 200 x 150mm blocks of timber. One is myrtle burl and the other was this blackheart sassafrass. Love the look of this stuff and the good news is I have enough for another 20 guitars or more. I haven't cut into the myrtle yet to see how the figure is. I hope it looks as good as this sassafrass!
Really pleased with the sound of this one.
Cheers,
Shane
but I really enjoy playing that smaller shape and am impressed with the sound of the walnut/cedar combo.